Nutritious & Delicious: Stir-Fried Dried Pollock Flakes (Myeongyeopchae Bokkeum)
Easy Lunchbox Side Dish: Guaranteed Delicious Dried Pollock Flakes Stir-Fry Recipe
This is an indispensable side dish for everyday meals! Stir-fried dried pollock flakes offer a delightful sweet and savory flavor combination that makes rice disappear. Dried pollock flakes, made by thinly slicing and seasoning pollock, are more affordable than other dried seafood and yield a generous portion, perfect for stocking up on side dishes. Their dry texture makes them an ideal component for lunchboxes. Since the thin flakes can burn easily, be mindful of controlling the heat. As long as you manage the heat well and avoid burning, this is an incredibly simple dried side dish to prepare. Today, let’s create a satisfying meal with this easy yet flavorful stir-fried dried pollock flakes!
Main Ingredients- Dried Pollock Flakes (Myeongyeopchae) 180g
- Cooking Oil 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 180g of dried pollock flakes. Since they can be long and a bit awkward to eat, use scissors to cut them into bite-sized pieces that are easy for both children and adults to enjoy. If there are any clumped sections, gently separate them strand by strand so they don’t overlap.
Step 2
To remove any fishy odor and achieve a cleaner taste, we’ll lightly stir-fry the dried pollock flakes in a dry pan without oil. Turn the heat to low and add the pollock flakes. As they are thin and can burn easily, stir-fry them quickly for about a minute. This step helps to enhance their texture and flavor.
Step 3
Transfer the lightly stir-fried pollock flakes to a wide bowl to cool down briefly. Then, wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Cleaning the pan now will prepare it for the next cooking stage.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the seasoning. In the cleaned pan, add 2 Tbsp of cooking oil, 2 Tbsp of corn syrup, 2 Tbsp of cooking wine, and 1 Tbsp of soy sauce. Turn the heat to medium.
Step 5
Use a spatula or spoon to stir the seasoning ingredients until they are well combined. Once the sauce comes to a gentle boil, immediately add the prepared dried pollock flakes and turn off the heat right away. Be careful not to cook for too long over high heat, as they can burn easily.
Step 6
With the heat turned off, use the residual heat in the pan to gently toss the pollock flakes and seasoning together until they are evenly coated. Ensure the sauce evenly coats each strand.
Step 7
As a final touch, add 1 Tbsp of mayonnaise and toss again to combine. The mayonnaise will add a creamy and savory depth, making the dish even more delicious.
Step 8
Once the mayonnaise is evenly distributed over the pollock flakes, sprinkle a pinch of sesame seeds on top. The nutty aroma of the sesame seeds will complete your delicious stir-fried dried pollock flakes! Enjoy this delightful dish with a bowl of warm rice.
